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GV08 BHD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,234 mi
Last recorded167,234 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 BHD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 167,234 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s,o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,978 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 143,937 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight unit damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,957 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,517 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 128,514 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,441 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 104,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,602 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 44,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Discs Lipped

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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GV08 BHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV08 BHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV08 BHD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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